A roundup of songs from Suzuki commercials: the appeal of friendly J-pop and Western music
Speaking of Suzuki, in addition to popular kei cars like the Spacia, Hustler, and Alto, the lineup is known for being approachable, with models like the Solio—a compact family car that’s also very popular.
Even when you’re watching TV, you often see commercials for these hit models, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce the songs that have been used in commercials for Suzuki’s popular models.
Suzuki’s commercials feature not only popular J-pop, but also many covers of classic hits, and a lot of them are really catchy in their presentation.
More recently, there’s also been an increase in original songs made specifically for the commercials.
All of the songs tend to stick in your head, so you might find yourself thinking, “What’s that song called?”
There are plenty of classics you may have heard even if you didn’t know their names!
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Compilation of Suzuki commercial songs: The appeal of approachable J‑POP and Western music (21–30)
CenterfoldThe J. Geils Band
A signature song released in 1981 by the American rock band The J.
Geils Band.
In Japan, it’s known under the title “Ochita Tenshi” (“Fallen Angel”).
People from younger generations might not know the band or the song title, but most will probably feel, “I’ve heard this before!” as soon as they hear the distinctive repeating riff in the intro.
The track was used in a commercial for the Alto that starred Becky, right around the time the model had just been revamped.
I think another reason it sounds so familiar is that, besides the Alto, it was also used in beer commercials for Kirin and Suntory.
Uptown GirlBilly Joel
One artist whose songs you often hear in Japanese commercials and TV programs is American singer-songwriter Billy Joel.
Many people have probably heard Uptown Girl, which was used in this Spacia commercial.
Released in 1983, this song is a classic pop tune that has been covered by many artists.
Compilation of Suzuki commercial songs: the appeal of friendly J-pop and Western music (31–40)
In the MoodGlenn Miller
Featured in the Wagon R commercial “First Drive.” This well-known jazz standard, often used in dance scenes and elsewhere, is a tune almost everyone has heard at least once, isn’t it? In the commercial, the lively feel of the car driven by actress Suzu Hirose matched the song beautifully.
The EntertainerScott Joplin
In this commercial, Tsuyoshi Muro appears playing two roles! He plays the father and, believe it or not, the God of Play.
Matching the active image of the Spacia Gear, the CM is themed around playfulness.
It shows a family enjoying bubble balls, and their sheer fun really stands out.
Muro’s high-energy performance as the God of Play is another highlight.
The background music is “The Entertainer,” a tune almost everyone has heard somewhere.
In fact, it’s a piece with a long history, first published in 1902.
Its lively, fun melody line is distinctive and really lifts your spirits when you listen!
Tokyo DriveTOKIO
With an authentic band sound, farming skills impressive enough to win over professionals, and even the establishment of their own company in 2021, TOKIO has set itself apart from other idols with uniquely independent activities.
This is their 50th single.
The track was used in a commercial for Suzuki’s Solio Bandit, and its mature, rock-infused vibe is wonderfully satisfying.
Since the members themselves wrote the lyrics and composed the music, you can really sense the group’s musical skill and vision.
The lyrics and melody expand on the expectations and imagery associated with the car, making it a perfect choice for a commercial song.
Surfin’ USAThe Beach Boys
The lively commercial song that expresses how having a Crosby makes every day fun is sung by the American group The Beach Boys! The dance performed by the actors in the commercial is each person’s own way of showing how much fun they’re having.
It’s a perfect number that fits the commercial’s big theme: “fun!”
To The LimitKAT-TUN
This is KAT-TUN’s 18th single.
It’s a cool, masculine track that fit perfectly with the sleek impression of the commercial.
It sounds like a song that would really hype up the crowd, but apparently it’s never been performed at a concert… what a waste.
